2016/06/28 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
1. CITY COUNCIL/RPFA/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CDC JOINT REGULAR
MEETING - CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tompore Mackexizie called tllc joint regular meeting to order at 5:01 pm, the notice for
which being legally noticed on June 23, 2016.
Present: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor Pro Tempore
Amy O. Ahanotu, Councilmember
Joseph T. Callinan, Councilmember
Absent: Gina Belforte, Mayor
Pam Stafford, Councilmember
Staff present: City Manager Jenkins, Assistant City Manager Schwartz, Assistant City
Attorney Barnhill, Development Services Director Pawson, Director of Public Safety
Masterson, Director of Human Resources Perrault, Deputy City Clerk Saldanha, Fire Marshal
Adam, Management Analyst Tacata and Management Analyst Labourdette.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Assistant City Attorney, Alexandra Barnhill.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor's Proclamation: Honoring Fire Marshal Dan Adam on the Occasion of His
Retirement
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie read and presented the proclamation to Fire Marshal Dan
Adam, who thanked Council for their recognition.
4. DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFING
A. Department of Public Safety: Reminder on Fines Regarding Illegal Fireworks
Fire Marshal Adam provided the report.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Janeen Kirby stated Councilmember Ahanotu nominated her to serve on the Mobile Home
Parks Rent Appeals Board, and introduced herself to the Council.
Tanveer Sadiq expressed his concerns over the closure of Snyder Lane and commented on
how the road project has affected his business, Fast Mart, located at 7285 Snyder Lane.
Rick Savel thanked both Council and City Manager Jenkins for their hard work on the
implementation of the general plan, especially regarding water conditions.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting, June 14, 2016
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. Report on Councilmember Ahanotu's Appointment of Janeen Kirby to the Mobile
Home Parks Rent Appeals Board
2. City Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 28, 2016
3. Successor Agency to the CDC Bills/Demands for Payment dated June 28, 2016
4. City- Cash Report for Month Ending April 2016
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
1. 2016-064 Authorizing the Finance Director to Increase Appropriations by $75,000
to the Capital Improvement Project 2016-12 Animal Shelter HVAC
Replacement Project Funded by 2007R Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds
and Any Other Transactions Necessary to Fund the Project
2. 2016-065 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amended and Restated Site
Lease Agreement with the Community Child Care Council of Sonoma
County for City -Owned Spaced Located at 1455 Golf Course Drive
Effective July 1, 2016 and Supersede Resolution No. 2013-47
3. 2016-066 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Master Agreement for
Consultant Services and Task Order 2016-01 with CSG Consultants Inc.
for Development Review Services and Authorizing the Finance Director
to Make Appropriations and Increase Budgeted Revenue to Account for
Developer Reimbursements
4. 2016-067 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Master Agreement for
Consultant Services and Task Order 2016-01 with Dudek for Planning
and Environmental Services and Authorizing the Finance Director to
Make Appropriations and Increase Budgeted Revenue to Account for
Developer Reimbursements
5. 2016-068 Authorizing and Approving Job Description and Salary Range for
Information Systems Analyst, and Change in Salary Range for
Information Systems Operations Manager
6. 2016-069 Approving the City of Rohnert Park Current Pay Rates and Ranges
Revised June 26, 2016
7. 2016-070 Approving the Plans & Specifications for Wilfred Avenue Rehabilitation
Project (Project Number 2016-09), Awarding the Construction Contract
to Valley Slurry Seal International, Inc., and Finding the Project Exempt
From CEQA
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8. 2016-071 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Task Order 2016-01 with
Green Valley Consulting Engineers for Construction Management and
Inspection Services for the University District Project and Authorizing
the Finance Director to Make Appropriations and Increase Budgeted
Revenue to Account for Developer Reimbursements
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Ahanotu) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: Stafford
and Belforte.
7. Presentation on Proposed Community Separator Ballot Measure by Sonoma County
Permit and Resource Management Department
Director of Development Services Pawson presented the item. A presentation was provided
by Jennifer Barrett, Deputy Director of Planning, from the Sonoma County Permit and
Resource Management Department. Recommended Action(s): Receive a presentation from
Sonoma County Permit and Resources Management Department on proposed Community
Separator Ballot Measure.
Public Comments: Terri Shore, Greenbelt Alliance Regional Director, spoke in support of
community separators and urged the Council to send a letter of support to the Board of
Supervisors.
Jenny Blaker spoke in support of community separators and encouraged the Council to send
a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors.
Chris Meyer spoke in support of community separators and emphasized that other cities in
Sonoma County have sent letters of support to the Board of Supervisors.
Rick Savel spoke in support of community separators, but also pointed out potential
issues that may arise from this ballot measure. Mr. Savel provided a handout including his
correspondence with Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council received a presentation from
Sonoma County Permit and Resources Management Department on the
proposed Community Separator Ballot Measure. City Council directed staff
provide more clarification on the topic and bring this item back at a future
meeting when all five Councilmembers are present.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING: (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM—Noticed on 6/17/2016 and 6/24/2016)
Development Services Cost Recovery Annual Report — FY 2015-16
Management Analyst Tacata presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Hold a Public
Hearing to consider the Development Services Cost Recovery Annual Report for FY 2015-
16, accept and file, and discuss and provide direction to staff regarding recommendations of
revised fees to be presented at a future meeting.
Hearing Opened 6:22 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Hearing Closed 6:23 p.m.
ACTION: By Consensus (none opposed), City Council directed staff to move forward
with the recommended action by accepting the report and bringing the item
back at a future Council meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: (NO EARLIER THAN 6PM—Noticed on 6/17/2016 and 6/24/2016)
Consideration of the City of Rohnert Park 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
Director of Development Services Pawson presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Conduct a Public Hearing on the City's 2015 Urban Water Management Plan and Approve a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Adopting the City of Rohnert
Park 2015 Urban Water Management Plan and Authorizing its Filing with the California
Department of Water Resources.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie stated for the record that both Mayor Belforte and he recommended
adoption of the Urban Water Management Plan at the Water/Wastewater Issues Committee meeting
held on June 21St
Hearing Opened 6:34 p.m.
Public Comments: Janeen Kirby commented on lawn watering issues in her neighborhood
and expressed her concerns on delivering the message to residents about lifted drought
restrictions.
Hearing Closed 6:35 p.m.
Councilmember Callinan stated for the record that Rohnert Park was one of the first cities in Sonoma
County to use reclaimed water and praised the City's water conservation efforts over the last forty
(40) years.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Callinan/Ahanotu) to Approve Resolution 2016-072
Adopting the City of Rohnert Park 2015 Urban Water Management Plan and
Authorizing Its Filing With the California Department of Water Resources.
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Motion carried unanimously by the following 3-0-2 vote: AYES: Ahanotu,
Callinan, and Mackenzie, NOS: None, ABSTAINS: None, ABSENT: Stafford
and Belforte.
10. COMMITTEE / LIAISON/ OTHER REPORTS
A. Standing Committee Reports
1. Water/Wastewater Issues Committee (6/21)
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie reported that the State of California has lifted
emergency drought regulations because our region now has an adequate water supply.
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie also noted that the Sonoma County Water Agency
is holding a public workshop on July l lt" at 6:00 p.m. in Santa Rosa on
groundwater studies.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors) (6_/2
None.
2. Library Advisory Board 6/21)
Councilmember Ahanotu reported a joint meeting took place between the Library
Advisory Board and Rohnert Park-Cotati Friends of the Library Board.
Councilmember Ahanotu also discussed the implementation of a healthy living grant
program which will provide classes and medical screenings to lower income families.
In addition, Councilmember Ahanotu and Mayor Pro Tempore commented on the
library's launch of a digital streaming service called Hoopla to encourage resident's
use of library services.
3. Associatioji of Bay Area Government_(ABAG} General Assembly (6/16)
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie reported he was unable to attend, but stated an action
was made to accept recommendations for a merger between Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Government
(ABAG). Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie stated that the merger will take an estimate
of six (6) to nine (9) months.
4. Legislative Committee (Mayors & Cotincilmenibers) (6/17)
None.
5. Russian River Watershed Association RRWA 6/23
None
C. Other Reports
None.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Ahanotu stated that he has received several complaints from residents
regarding SMART fare rates and noted that some members of the public think the pricing is
too high. Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie declared that he will discuss this topic in detail at
the Town Hall meeting on July 20u'
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12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Callinan stated he would like an update from staff on the removal of weeds
located on State Farm and Enterprise Drive.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie adjourned the joint regular meeting at 6:55 pm.
Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk Gina elforte, Mayor
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